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W798 VMY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 VMY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,747 miles

advise inner side walls of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres splitting not to cord

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have slight splitting to side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2009 114,396 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 114,396 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 109,689 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 94,912 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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W798 VMY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W798 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W798 VMY?

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What year was W798 VMY registered?

W798 VMY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W798 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W798 VMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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